John 17:13

But now I am coming to You; and I am saying these things while I am in the world, so that they may have My joy fulfilled within them.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Jesus speaks to the Father during His final prayer before the crucifixion, while still physically present in the world. He addresses His immediate disciples as He prepares to depart.

The words — νῦν (nun) = Now marks the imminent transition from His earthly ministry to the cross. ἔρχομαι (erchomai) = I am coming denotes His deliberate movement toward the Father.

The thread — The promise of fulfilled joy appears in John 15:11, where Jesus states He speaks so His joy may be complete in believers. Hebrews 12:2 grounds this joy in the endurance of the cross, while John 17:12 and 17:14 frame it against the backdrop of divine preservation and worldly hostility.

Why it lands — The text states Jesus prays for believers to possess His completed joy while He remains in the world. It requires readers to recognize that this joy is a present reality secured by His departure, not a future reward dependent on circumstances.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

Cross-references

Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
John 15:11 I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.
John 3:29 The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.
John 16:22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
1 John 1:4 We write these things so that our joy may be complete.
Psalms 43:4 Then I will go to the altar of God, to God, my greatest joy. I will praise You with the harp, O God, my God.
John 13:3 Jesus knew that the Father had delivered all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was returning to God.
John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
Nehemiah 8:10 Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”